I have a drawer with old cell phones scattered about. Once the phone becomes obsolete or something breaks I end up throwing it in that drawer and purchasing the latest version.

As soon as I saw the Phonebloks concept I immediately thought of my son’s Lego toys that used to make their way under my feet! Phonebloks is a phone that will be built in a modular or Lego-like fashion, customized just for you. Each piece is detachable.

Just choose which parts are important to you, snap them together and create your phone. If you wanted the next best camera on your phone, instead of upgrading to an entire new phone all you would need to do is purchase the camera module and snap it on. If one of the pieces breaks just replace it, easy!

This is a Dave Hakkens, @davehakkens creation and concept. Why did he create this prototype? He explains it here on Phonebloks.com, “The market of electronic devices is growing rapidly, but it feels like we are building disposable stuff. Every time we make something new we completely throw away the old one. Imagine all the good displays, Bluetooth and speakers we have thrown away. I love the connected world where we live in and it’s time to set up a universal modular platform where companies work on together.”

Advantages

Cost effectiveness: Only replacing the defective part instead of upgrading to an entire new phone. Keep your phone longer. Being able to keep all of your phone’s accessories without having to purchase new ones.

Customize: Create the phone with only the components that meet your needs.

Environment: Minimize electronic waste.

I think it is a great idea but it isn’t available to purchase yet. Phonebloks can use your help to spread the word. How can you help? They currently have a Thunderclap campaign which ends on October 29, 2013. All you have to do is join the campaign and share it on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. “Show the world we want a phone worth keeping! #phonebloks” by joining HERE.

Lisa is an R.N. Mom Blogger and the author of
Mom Blogger Buzz. She writes about Social Media,
Technology, Product Reviews, Blogging Tips, Travel,
Family and Health. She and her husband live in the
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30 comments for “Phonebloks: A Custom Cell Phone Created by You”

Wow, this I must get for my husband. He only uses it for a few things and he really hates to get a phone that does 100+ things when he only needs a few. this would really work well for himMelanie recently posted..Lunch Box Challenge Day 13: Summer time Salad

That is awesome. I’m like you, I just usually upgrade to the newest version but this will certainly save me some money. Will have to show this to a few people I know who are like me. Sprint might not like this. :)Growing Up Madison recently posted..Costume Discounters Review

I never thought about it like that but it is such a waste to get rid of an old phone after you’ve paid so much for it. I’ll be interested to see how this does on the market!Kristen @ kristenione recently posted..House Happenings: Riker’s Room Part 1